WH Tribute Album? Need Volunteers to Coordinate

[shockingcandy]

We should get someone who isn't going to be performing on the album, and who isn't too closely connected to someone who is, to decide what goes and what stays... and kind of run the show in general.

It's gonna be an ugly moment when it comes, but I really think there should be some standards in place.

Yes, it would seem sensible to have 1 or 2 neutrals oversee the project as a whole. Perhaps tracks that don't make the final cut could be put online so that no-ones efforts are wasted?

[nuno75]

We should get someone who isn't going to be performing on the album, and who isn't too closely connected to someone who is, to decide what goes and what stays... and kind of run the show in general.

It's gonna be an ugly moment when it comes, but I really think there should be some standards in place.

Yes, it would seem sensible to have 1 or 2 neutrals oversee the project as a whole. Perhaps tracks that don't make the final cut could be put online so that no-ones efforts are wasted?

That sounds good to me. The only thing about it that I would want to insist upon, if I were to be in a position to insist upon anything, is that whomever is overseeing it would tolerate and even encourage our expanding on the original songs and make them our own to an extent... to not push for exact replicas... even though I've done a piss-poor job of that myself so far also.

[Babelrich]

We should get someone who isn't going to be performing on the album, and who isn't too closely connected to someone who is, to decide what goes and what stays... and kind of run the show in general.

It's gonna be an ugly moment when it comes, but I really think there should be some standards in place.

I like this idea, it could be ugly as you say, but if we're going to do it properly it does need to be organised correctly. I think the best way to go about it would be to get maybe 15 or so songs/bands etc locked down and demo'd and see what we've got and whether that would be a viable album or would we need to change some things.

Getting some established bands would be great but I honestly can't think of any right with enough pull that could genuinely be classed as influenced by our boys, does anyone have any ideas. I could possibly ask A,P & S (not exactly established I know but would intrest at least some of the 'Hearts fans) but I don't know if Miro has the time or the inclination.

[shockingcandy]

That sounds good to me. The only thing about it that I would want to insist upon, if I were to be in a position to insist upon anything, is that whomever is overseeing it would tolerate and even encourage our expanding on the original songs and make them our own to an extent... to not push for exact replicas... even though I've done a piss-poor job of that myself so far also.

Yes, I think re-interpreting the songs should definately be allowed (especially as I don;t own any bagpipes ) though doing a damn fine replica would be perfectly fine too.

And for those not so musical folks, how about roping in some talented artists to create some 'hearts inspired original artwork (and a website)?

[Babelrich]

That sounds good to me. The only thing about it that I would want to insist upon, if I were to be in a position to insist upon anything, is that whomever is overseeing it would tolerate and even encourage our expanding on the original songs and make them our own to an extent... to not push for exact replicas... even though I've done a piss-poor job of that myself so far also.

Sorry for double post but I was going to say this as well. Messing about with the songs is best it of doing covers and I think makes for a much more interesting listening experience so...yes

[nuno75]

We should get someone who isn't going to be performing on the album, and who isn't too closely connected to someone who is, to decide what goes and what stays... and kind of run the show in general.

It's gonna be an ugly moment when it comes, but I really think there should be some standards in place.

I like this idea, it could be ugly as you say, but if we're going to do it properly it does need to be organised correctly. I think the best way to go about it would be to get maybe 15 or so songs/bands etc locked down and demo'd and see what we've got and whether that would be a viable album or would we need to change some things.

Getting some established bands would be great but I honestly can't think of any right with enough pull that could genuinely be classed as influenced by our boys, does anyone have any ideas. I could possibly ask A,P & S (not exactly established I know but would intrest at least some of the 'Hearts fans) but I don't know if Miro has the time or the inclination.

What about some of the guys who've played with the Wildhearts and/or Ginger? Luis, Sonic Circus's keyboardist? Random Jon? Anyone have a way of getting touch with them?

[nuno75]

That sounds good to me. The only thing about it that I would want to insist upon, if I were to be in a position to insist upon anything, is that whomever is overseeing it would tolerate and even encourage our expanding on the original songs and make them our own to an extent... to not push for exact replicas... even though I've done a piss-poor job of that myself so far also.

Yes, I think re-interpreting the songs should definately be allowed (especially as I don;t own any bagpipes ) though doing a damn fine replica would be perfectly fine too.

And for those not so musical folks, how about roping in some talented artists to create some 'hearts inspired original artwork (and a website)?

Yeah... I'd like to see some artwork.

Anyone got any ideas for a title? My idea is already on the books:

"Show Me A Hero: A Tribute To The Wildhearts"

[Babelrich]

What about some of the guys who've played with the Wildhearts and/or Ginger? Luis, Sonic Circus's keyboardist? Random Jon? Anyone have a way of getting touch with them?

Nice idea, didn't think of that. I guess MySpazz would be the first port of call.

I like Show Me a Hero

[shockingcandy]

I like Show Me a Hero

thirded

[nuno75]

I think that what we should be looking for, in terms of coordinators, is something like a five-person panel. They would listen to our demos and if there's something seriously out of place, they would be in the position of letting us know what needs improvement and what doesn't. If two people/bands do the same song, they would vote and decide which stays and which goes. They would judge artwork submissions and decide on a tracklist. Maybe they could even arrange to find more artists to participate.

[Babelrich]

Sir Euan offered to do some art on the first page.

I've just noticed that this thread has been running for over a year (where does the time go etc *grumble*) So it might be worth maybe starting a fresh thread to ask for volunteers/contributions/ideas and you can start keeping a track of who's doing what (I'm sorry, I am incredibly anal ) if the Mods are cool with that.

[Ean]

Yep, fine. Start yourself a thread outlining what you want to do and I'll lock this one up and insert a forward to the new one.

I wouldn't mind being part of the panel. Unfortunately, I currently seem to have crocked myself in a way that makes playing the guitar, and therefore contributing musically, incredibly painful - But my ears still work (mostly ).

[spoon_of_grimbo]

That sounds good to me. The only thing about it that I would want to insist upon, if I were to be in a position to insist upon anything, is that whomever is overseeing it would tolerate and even encourage our expanding on the original songs and make them our own to an extent... to not push for exact replicas... even though I've done a piss-poor job of that myself so far also.

Yes, I think re-interpreting the songs should definately be allowed (especially as I don;t own any bagpipes ) though doing a damn fine replica would be perfectly fine too.

And for those not so musical folks, how about roping in some talented artists to create some 'hearts inspired original artwork (and a website)?

Yeah... I'd like to see some artwork.

Anyone got any ideas for a title? My idea is already on the books:

"Show Me A Hero: A Tribute To The Wildhearts"

how about "Headphuq'd in Shitsville: A Schizophonic Riffology of the Wildhearts"?

[Ean]

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